As of early August, more than 45 Illinois Department of Human Services workers have been fired, resigned or face pending discipline related to PPP loan fraud. https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_2a6acbf2-3aeb-11ee-b1ec-63f547c490de.html

The National Shooting Sports Foundation has filed a federal lawsuit against a newly-signed law targeting firearms makers and sellers in Illinois. https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2023/8/15/23832669/gun-rights-group-lawsuit-illinois-law-unsafe-marketing-practices-firearms-makers-and-sellers

Great Evening in Beardstown I want to thank everyone who joined me in Beardstown for a great discussion last week.  I was pleased to meet and greet several dozen Cass…

More than 40 local residents met with Rep. Frese at the Beardstown Elks Club Tuesday night to discuss state issues that impact our families, and to express concerns about recently…

Governor Pritzker signed dozens of bills into law in another round of bill signings on Friday afternoon. The full list of bills signed is below: https://gov.illinois.gov/newsroom/press-release.26838.html

The State Fair in Springfield opens next week. After $64.8 million in upgrades, Illinois State Fair opens next week | Illinois | thecentersquare.com

Dozens of state employees across multiple agencies are under investigation for claims they fraudulently obtained payments from the Paycheck Protection Program.  https://www.capitolnewsillinois.com/NEWS/state-watchdog-investigating-employees-accused-of-bilking-federal-pandemic-aid-program

Rep. Frese and Sen. Tracy will discuss the budget and other state issues, as well as local families’ concerns and ideas. See you Tuesday in Beardstown!

Elimination of Cash Bail Officially Takes Effect in September By a vote of 5-2 the Illinois Supreme Court has sided with legislative Democrats supporting the elimination of cash bail for…

Starting September 1st, 44 driver services facilities around the state will require appointments for some services. See if your nearest facility will be impacted: https://www.wqad.com/article/news/politics/illinois-politics/appointments-to-be-required-at-state-driver-services-facilities-illinois/526-d1e0a1ed-fd4c-479f-ba0c-d6ad6d15a79a